Denzel Ward

Browns CB Denzel Ward is in concussion protocol.

Ward hit his head in Monday’s practice and head coach Kevin Stefanski announced at a Wednesday press conference that he was in concussion protocol. If diagnosed with a concussion, it will be Ward’s fifth since 2018. He is projected to be a starter opposite Greg Newsome this season. However, with Newsome also dealing with a hamstring, the Browns are using Kahlef Hailassie and Martin Emerson Jr. as their top corners.